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A little over a year ago, Annie Morris was rushed to the emergency room at Frank R. Howard Memorial[...]

Patient Testimonials

Take a look at what our patients are saying about how the Orthopedic Joint Center of Northern California has changed their lives.Click here to view our patient testimonial videos and see how we can help you!

Imagine a Life Free From Pain

Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital was established in 1928 to provide healing and compassionate care to visitors and neighbors in lovely rural northern California community. Today our hospital continues a long tradition of loving service to the area, providing high-tech health care at the Orthopedic Joint Center of Northern California. The Joint Center facility is accredited by the Joint Commission and is constantly ranked at the top among its peer groups for quality patient outcomes, patient satisfaction scores and nursing care excellence.

Come experience the "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" difference. Our dedicated staff of the best surgeons, physicians and volunteers work together to provide compassionate services to our community and guests.

Knee repairs are our specialty, including full replacement, partial replacements as well as resurfacing. Our surgical staff is highly skilled with years of experience in replacing all joints including hip, shoulder and elbows. Our other services include sports medicine, physical therapy, spine services and radiology imaging.